Liberian Geek

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Step-by-step guides for Windows, Linux, Ubuntu, WordPress & the Web

Liberian Geek turns confusing tech tasks into clear, tested walkthroughs you can actually follow; written for everyday users and administrators alike and kept up to date as software changes.

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Your practical library for getting tech tasks done

Whether you are setting up your first Ubuntu server, fixing something in Windows, hardening a website, or learning your way around WordPress. Liberian Geek gives you the exact steps + commands, settings, and screenshots without the fluff. Every guide is written to be followed start to finish and tested against real systems.

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Popular, broadly useful guides that answer questions almost everyone runs into.

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Each area is a full, growing library of tested guides. Pick where you want to dig in.

Linux

The terminal, package managers, servers, and dev tools — hands-on and mostly Ubuntu.

600+ tutorials

Windows

Setup, settings, networking, and fixes for Windows 10 and 11.

480+ tutorials

Ubuntu

Install-and-configure walkthroughs for the latest Ubuntu LTS releases.

Setup & commands

WordPress

Plugins, themes, templates, and site tweaks for bloggers and admins.

120+ tutorials

How-To / Tips

Everyday quick fixes and productivity tips across devices and apps.

900+ tutorials

Internet

Email, cloud tools, browsers, and getting more from online services.

200+ tutorials

Web

Websites, hosting, browsers, online tools, and practical web tech.

160+ tutorials

Security

Safer systems, accounts, networks, certificates, and basic protection.

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Featured guide series

Synology NAS & DSM 7.4 — from unboxing to daily use

A complete, in-order walkthrough of setting up and running a Synology NAS on the latest DiskStation Manager: storage pools, the desktop, monitoring, sharing over Windows, and email alerts. Follow it top to bottom, or jump to the step you need.

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Linux & Ubuntu

Install packages, configure servers, and master the command line — tested on current Ubuntu releases.

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Install Firefox on Ubuntu 24.04: APT, Snap, Flatpak & DebAPT · Snap · Flatpak · deb How to Install LAMP Stack on Ubuntu 24.04Apache, MySQL & PHP Install kubectl on Ubuntu 24.04: APT, Snap & curlKubernetes CLI Install Go on Ubuntu 24.04: APT, Snap, wget & curlGolang toolchain How to Install Conda on Ubuntu 24.04Miniconda & Anaconda Install AWS CLI on Ubuntu 24.04: Zip & SnapCloud tooling
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Windows

Everyday fixes, network commands, and settings for Windows 10 and 11.

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How to Uninstall Apps on Windows, Mac, iPhone & AndroidCross-platform Find Your IP Address on Windows, Mac, Android & iPhoneLocal & public IP ipconfig Command in Windows: Check & Fix Network Settings/all · /release · /flushdns What Is S Mode in Windows 11 and How to Turn It OffWindows 11 How to Install NVIDIA Drivers (ubuntu-drivers)GPU drivers Install the Chromium Web BrowserBrowser setup
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WordPress

Plugins, themes, templates, and monetization tips for bloggers and site admins.

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How to Manually Insert Google AdSense Ads in WordPressMonetization Top 5 WordPress Plugins for SEOSEO 5 Essential WordPress PluginsMust-haves How to Create a Custom Page Template for WordPressTheming 9 Best Free Themes for BootstrapThemes Install Let’s Encrypt Certificates (Apache2)HTTPS
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Internet & Web

Email, cloud tools, browsers, backups, and practical web-technology know-how.

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How to Mark an Email as Important in GmailGmail What Is Duplicati and Is It Worth My Time?Backups How To Check Your Python VersionDev basics Optimize Images with Responsive BreakpointsPerformance How to Initialize a Terraform FolderIaC Grive for Google Drive on Linux: What It IsCloud sync
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Security

Firewalls, SSL/TLS certificates, and safer systems — the fundamentals, done right.

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Everything You Need to Know About CSF FirewallFirewall Use Let’s Encrypt SSL with Nginx on Ubuntu ServerHTTPS · Nginx Install Let’s Encrypt Certificates with Apache2HTTPS · Apache Generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) on LinuxCertificates Is macOS Truly More Secure than Windows?OS security Is Electronic Cash Legit? What to KnowOnline safety
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Meet the authors

Real people who write, test, and maintain our tutorials — so you always know who is guiding you.

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Michael Stolzer

Managing Editor & Contributor

Manages and contributes to Liberian Geek, focusing on practical Linux, Ubuntu, Windows, WordPress, and web tutorials for everyday users and administrators.

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Talha

Technology Writer

Writes technology tutorials covering practical how-to topics across web tools, software, devices, and productivity workflows.

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Abdul Moeed

Technology Writer

Writes practical technology tutorials with a focus on clear step-by-step guidance for software, devices, and everyday troubleshooting.

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Matt Shine

Contributor

Contributes beginner-friendly technology guides, helping readers follow common Windows, web, and productivity workflows with less friction.

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Richard W

Founding Team

Associated with the original Liberian Geek publishing team and the site’s long-running library of Linux, Windows, WordPress, and open source tutorials.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about what we cover and how our tutorials are made.

What kind of tutorials does Liberian Geek publish?
Step-by-step how-to guides for Windows, Linux, Ubuntu, WordPress, and the web — covering installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and everyday tasks for both beginners and administrators.
Are the guides suitable for beginners?
Yes. Most tutorials are written to be followed step by step, with commands and settings spelled out, so you can finish a task even if the topic is new to you. More advanced server and command-line guides are available too.
Which operating systems and versions do you cover?
We focus on current Windows (10 and 11), popular Ubuntu LTS releases, and general Linux, plus cross-platform web and internet tools. Each guide states the exact version it was tested on.
How do you keep tutorials accurate and up to date?
Guides are tested against real systems and revised when software changes. Our Editorial Policy and Corrections Policy explain how we write, review, and fix content.
Can I request a tutorial or report a mistake?
Absolutely. Use the contact page to request a topic or flag something that’s out of date, and our team will take a look.
Is the content free to read?
Yes — every tutorial on Liberian Geek is free to read.
Why trust Liberian Geek

Tested steps. Transparent editing. Honest corrections.

Every guide is written to be followed, verified against real systems, and updated when things change. Our editorial and corrections policies are public — so you always know how the content is made.

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